Recreation and Sports  

Area Lakes

Greer Commission of Public Works own two lakes in Greer, each with their own recreational and fishing areas. In addition, CPW is also a certified Wildlife and Industry Together Site (WAITS), for more information: http://www.greercpw.com/wait.htm

Lake Robinson is an 800 acre lake that offers a boat ramp, picnic tables and grills, a club house with deck and restroom facilities, a fishing pier and the J. Verne Smith Recreational Area.

Lake Cunningham is a 376 acre lake has a fishing pier, boat ramps and a park/recreational area.

City, County, State, and National Parks 

City of Greer Parks and Recreation Department
http://www.greerrec.com/

The City of Greer manages 17 facilities for its citizens, including: 

Tryon Street Park and Recreation Center (Greer) is the central location for the City's Recreational offices.  The park features six lighted tennis courts, (George Crossland Courts), two picnic shelters, two bowling lanes, a miniature golf course, horse shoe pit, assorted playground equipment and fellowship hall. This facility houses the administrative offices of the department.  The center is available to rent for parties and meetings by the general public.  The park is located on the Corner of Oakland Ave. and Tryon St. 

Greer City Stadium islocated on Wood Avenue is formerly the old Greer High School stadium.  The seating capacity is 3,000 spectators and home to our youth football, cheerleading and soccer programs.  The venue has been the site for a  professional soccer team, political debates and concerts. 

Kid’s Planet (Greer)

Kid’s Planet is a playground in Century Park. It includes large wooden playground equipment and a picnic area with a train station theme.
http://www.greerrec.com/kids_planet.htm 

Greenville County Parks and Recreation Department:
http://www.greenvillerecdist.org/gvlrec1.htm 

Greenville County Parks and Recreation Department consist of parks and facilities including an indoor ice skating rink, an equestrian center, and an aquatics center:

Riverbend Equestrian Center is located on 66 acres of beautiful country in northern Greenville County and provides a variety of leisure time opportunities for all.
http://www.greenvillerecdist.org/riverben.htm 

The Pavilion Indoor Recreation Complex ( Greenville) is a year-round facility that features a full-size ice skating rink, competition size inline rink, 4 indoor tennis courts, outdoor tennis courts, soccer and ball fields, a game room, concessions, program and meeting rooms as well as a party area. 
http://www.greenvillerecdist.org/pavilion.htm 

Westside Aquatics Center features South Carolina’s only public eight lane 50 meter pool and a  year-round menu of daily recreation swim and lap times, instruction, senior citizens aquarobics, scuba and kayaking.
http://www.greenvillerecdist.org/westside.htm 

School District of Greenville County: 

Roper Mountain Science Center is a unique partnership of public ownership, corporate sponsorship, private support, and volunteers. The primary mission of the center is to foster enhanced learning and growth opportunities through educational excellence and high quality instructional programs for students, teachers, and the general public. Science enrichment programs are presented in an exciting and entertaining manner that makes learning fun.
http://www.ropermountain.org/

Spartanburg County Parks and Recreation Department:
http://www.co.spartanburg.sc.us/govt/depts/prksrec/ 

Cleveland Park ( Spartanburg) is a newly planned park offering the finest in leisure amenities, including Picnic Shelters, a lakeside Promenade and Amphitheater, an Island Gazebo, Miniature Train, spacious playground, walking trails, and an Event Center.
http://www.co.spartanburg.sc.us/govt/depts/prksrec/clvprk.htm 

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism:
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/sp.asp

The South Carolina Park Service manages and protects more than 80,000 acres of South Carolina's natural and cultural resources, including:

Paris Mountain State Park ( Greenville) is one of the oldest protected areas in the state is gaining popularity as a beautiful retreat in a metropolitan area. Formerly a watershed for the city of Greenville, the 1,275-acre Paris Mountain features large stands of old growth hardwood forests that canopy over hiking and biking trails, a family campground, picnic areas and Camp Buckhorn, a group-camp complex.
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/sp/spproduct.asp?PID=722

Croft State Natural Area ( Spartanburg) offers rolling terrain of 7,054-acres and two lakes support an excellent habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The park also offers diverse recreational opportunities for the adventurous guest that includes a hiking trail, fishing, picnicking, seasonal swimming, camping, equestrian facilities and more.
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/sp/spproduct.asp?PID=1443 

Jones Gap State Park ( Greenville) has trailside camping in one of South Carolina's most pristine wilderness areas in the Upcountry can be enjoyed at this 3,346-acre park. Located in the 10,000-acre Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, this park encompasses the Middle Saluda River, designated the state's first scenic river.
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/sp/spproduct.asp?PID=962

Caesars Head State Park ( Greenville) is 3,266 feet above sea level, Caesars Head provides a panoramic view of nearby valleys, Table Rock and Pinnacle mountains, and other distant peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Raven Cliff Falls, situated along one of the park's many hiking trails, is one of the highest waterfalls in the eastern United States.
http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/sp/spproduct.asp?PID=1648

United States Park Service: 

Cowpens National Battlefield ( Spartanburg) commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. On this field on January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan led his army of tough Continentals, militia and cavalry to a brilliant victory over Banastre Tarleton's force of British regulars.
http://www.nps.gov/cowp/  

Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway is SC Scenic Highway 11 that runs just north of Greer through the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway has it all! This highway has history, culture, recreational opportunities, and scenery, all of which are incomparable. However, on SC 11, everything comes back to the natural features. These features are exceptional and were the choice of the Cherokee Indians, who called this area the "Great Blue Hills of God." They were also the main attraction for early settlers at the time of the Revolution. These natural features include miles of parkland trails, unique mountains, and wonderful flora and fauna.
http://www.byways.org/travel/byway.html?CX_BYWAY=2161&CX_STATE=SC 

Sports Teams

Local Area ( Greenville)

Baseball:

The Greenville Bombers – AA Minor league baseball team is part South Atlantic League of the Boston Red Sox organization and plays at Greenville Municipal Stadium in Mauldin. The team will move to a new downtown Greenville location in 2006.

Hockey:

The Greenville Growl – is a part of the East Coast Hockey League and is an affiliate with the Chicago Blackhawks and the Edmonton Oilers. They play at the Bi-Lo Center in downtown Greenville that holds over 7,000 attendees for games.

College Sports 

Clemson University (Clemson):

Clemson University is home to the NCAA Division I Tiger’s football team (ACC), Men’s and Women’s NCAA I Basketball teams, and Men’s NCAA I Baseball team.  

University of South Carolina ( Columbia):

The University of South Carolina is home to the NCAA Division I Gamecock’s football team (SEC), Men’s and Women’s NCAA I Basketball teams, and Men’s NCAA I Baseball team.

Furman University ( Greenville):

Furman University is home to the I-AA National Finalists Furman University Paladins football team.  

Regional Area Professional Sports

NFL Football:

The Carolina Panthers play at the 73,367 seat Ericsson Stadium in Charlotte, NC approximately 1 ½ hours away from Greer, SC.
http://www.panthers.com/

The Atlanta Falcons play at the 71,149 seat Georgia Dome in Atlanta, GA approximately 2 ½ hours from Greer, SC.
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/ 

MLB Baseball:

The Atlanta Braves play at Turner Field in Atlanta, GA approximately 2 ½ hours from Greer, SC.
http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/

NBA Basketball:

The Atlanta Hawks play in Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA approximately 2 ½ hours from Greer, SC.
http://www.nba.com/hawks/ 

NHL Hockey:

The Atlanta Thrashers play in Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA approximately 2 ½ hours from Greer, SC.
http://www.atlantathrashers.com/

Zoos

Greenville Zoo
http://www.greenvillezoo.com/

Hollywild Animal Park (Inman)
http://hollywild.com/

Golf Courses  

Golf Courses, 2002

  Greenville & Spartanburg Counties

  Compiled by the SC Appalachian Council of Governments